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What is needed to become a fully pledged doctor?

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Being a doctor is often regarded as one of the noblest professions in the world. In a world full of pain, sickness, and danger, doctors do the impossible and stare death in the eye and say, “not today.” But of course, not all medical conditions are life-threatening. Some illnesses give patients little discomfort while others require major lifestyle changes. This is why doctors and health practitioners are always in-demand. Image source: crimsoneducation.org Image source: scmp.com Dr. Matt Boente MD explains there’s a reason why it’s so difficult to become a doctor. You’d want your doctor to be fully competent, capable, and knowledgeable. There’s no room for a good enough doctor. To become a doctor, medical practitioners take a decade or so to complete all their learning and training. A medical practitioner’s journey begins with a four-year college course, preferably majoring in chemistry, nursing, pharmacy, or biology. After getting their bachelor’s degree, aspi